News Posted in February 2009

ECU Political Science Senior Attending Nigh Leadership Academy

Aleisha Brewer, a senior political science major from Wister, will represent East Central University at the four-day Nigh Leadership Academy that begins April 3.The academy is named for ECU graduate…

Hollingsworth, Hibler Performing Concert Feb. 26 At ECU

Dr. Mark Hollingsworth and Dr. Starla Hibler, music faculty members at East Central University, will present a concert of music for clarinet and piano at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 [THURSDAY] in the Dorothy…

Kgou Public Radio To Build New Station In Ada

University of Oklahoma public radio station KGOU is planning to build a primary station in Ada, with the aid of a federal grant program and members of the community. KGOU General Manager Karen Holp…

ECU Representative Visiting Byng High School

A representative from East Central University will be at Byng High School at 9 a.m. Friday [FEB. 20] to provide information for students and parents about enrolling at ECU. University recruiter Jimmie…

ECU Representative Visiting Atoka High School

A representative from East Central University will be at Atoka High School at 11:05 a.m. Thursday [FEB. 26] to provide information for students and parents about enrolling at ECU. University recruiter…

ECU Representative Visiting Maud High School

A representative from East Central University will be at Maud High School at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday [FEB. 24] to provide information for students and parents about enrolling at ECU. University recruiter…

ECU Trip To Ukraine, Russia Still Accepting Participants

The tour in May of two East Slavic countries and their three major cities still can accept participants, said Dr. Mara Sukholutskaya, professor of English and languages at East Central University.She…

Pianist To Bring 'Magic Of The Piano' To Ada Feb. 27

Pianist Scott Carrell will combine artistic playing with informative comments to bring the world's greatest music to life in a concert Feb. 27[FRIDAY] at the Ada Arts & Heritage Center. The Magic…

ECU Representative Visiting Shawnee High School

A representative from East Central University will be at Shawnee High School at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday [FEB. 17] to provide information for students and parents about enrolling at ECU. University recruiter…

ECU Representative Visiting Okemah High School

A representative from East Central University will be at Okemah High School at 11 a.m. Friday [FEB. 25] to provide information for students and parents about enrolling at ECU. University recruiter Ali…

ECU Representative Visiting Henryetta High School

A representative from East Central University will be at Henryetta High School at 12:30 p.m. Friday [FEB. 20] to provide information for students and parents about enrolling at ECU. University…

ECU Representative Visiting Marietta High School

A representative from East Central University will be at Marietta High School at 12:15 p.m. Thursday [FEB. 19] to provide information for students and parents about enrolling at ECU. University…

ECU's 'Cinderella' Musical Promises Magical Fun For Family

A beautiful carriage, a grand staircase and a large working clock -- a clock that inches toward midnight and the end of a magical evening arranged by a fairy godmother -- are all part of the magical…

ECU Student Studying In Wales As Brad Henry International Scholar

Christopher Wyche, a junior at East Central University, is studying British literature in Britain this semester -- an opportunity he never imagined before a new scholarship was established last June…

Director Casts Two Cinderellas For ECU Musical Feb. 19-22

What does a director do when two actors seem perfect for the same leading role?In Patrick Sweet's case, he just chose both of them for the title role in "Cinderella," the Rodgers and Hammerstein…

Openings Remain For Spring Break Trip To Spain

A few openings remain for the March 14-22 tour of Spain offered by East Central University's Study Abroad Program. The tour will be conducted while ECU and other schools are closed for spring…

ECU's Continuing Education Offering New Healthcare Courses

Four new healthcare courses will begin in March through East Central University's Continuing Professional Education Program. The courses are Medical Billing and Coding, EKG Technician Certification…

ECU Academic Programs Receive Maximum Reaccreditations

Three academic programs at East Central University have received maximum reaccreditations and approval during the 2008-09 year.Accreditation verifies that an institution or program meets established…

Composers Concert Featuring ECU Faculty, Students, Friends

Shakespeare's Sonnets, a heat-seeking missile, the local Matthew 25 Mission, a John Masefield poem and an antique lawn mower blade lying in the grass provide the inspiration for some of the…

Annual Interscholastic Meet Coming Tuesday At ECU

Students from 75 high schools are expected to compete Tuesday morning [FEB. 10] in the 93rd annual Interscholastic Meet at East Central University, the oldest and largest meet in Oklahoma.ECU…